Eleanor Roosevelt, Fighter for Justice: Her Impact on the Civil Rights Movement, the White House, and the World
Written by Ilene Cooper
Narrated by Laurel Lefkow
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Eleanor Roosevelt, Fighter for Justice shows young listeners how the former First Lady evolved from a poor little rich girl to a protector and advocate for those without a voice. Although now seen as a cultural icon, she was a woman deeply insecure about her looks and her role in the world. But by recognizing her fears and constantly striving to overcome her prejudices, she used her proximity to presidents and her own power to aid in the fight for Civil Rights and other important causes. This biography gives listeners a fresh perspective on her extraordinary life.
Ilene Cooper
Ilene Cooper is the award-winning author of many acclaimed children’s books, including Jewish Holidays All Year Round, The Golden Rule, and A Woman in the House (and Senate). She lives in Chicago.
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Reviews for Eleanor Roosevelt, Fighter for Justice
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Did not know anymore than her name. She was a force to be dealt with. Shame on her daughter.
May Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt rest peacefully. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5ELEANOR ROOSEVELT: FIGHTER FOR JUSTICE by Ilene Cooper is a biography focusing on Roosevelt’s lasting impact.Designed for intermediate and middle grade readers, this biography includes the basics of Roosevelt’s life. However this work of nonfiction places emphasis on her transformation into an advocate for social justice. The author uses a conversational approach to describe how Roosevelt overcame her own prejudices and used her powerful position to promote important causes such as the Civil Rights Movement. Historic photographs and other illustrations will contribute to the appeal of this title. The book includes a timeline, biography, and index.Librarians will find their collection filled with books on Eleanor Roosevelt. What makes this book unusual is its emphasis on her national and international contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and other efforts related to social justice. Students doing reports on both Roosevelt and the Civil Rights Movement will find the book useful.Published by Abrams Books for Young Readers on August 7, 2018. ARC courtesy of the publisher.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A biography of Eleanor Roosevelt tracing her early life, her marriage, motherhood, and devotion to various causes and activism as a first lady and beyond. An accessible, quick read. It was insightful, well researched, and had several primary sources and images sprinkled throughout.